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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

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Coolidge Agrees To Aid Campaign Amid Resignation Shuffle

Superior Wis July 3 1924 President Coolidge assured Republican Chairman Work he may be relied on to participate in the forthcoming campaign. Work said the campaign would be dignified and educational, with Hoover’s bid managed by Work and radio addresses by Hoover. Hoover’s western manager is to be chosen, with James W. Good considered but pressed by duties.

Superior Wis Coolidge National Republican White House Wark Soolida Lac Interior Republican Party Work Hoover Gov. Smith Good Werk Smith Dr. Work Jamies W. Good Ps. Eyer Chicago U.S Hubert Work Todag Commerce Tor James W.god

Extra guard put on road to Memo Mexico

Mexico City July 3 extra precautions have been taken to protect travelers on the road to Cuernavaca where ambassador Dwight W Marrow may now be expected to use frequently He has leased a house there for two years and a stronger anti bandit patrol has been ordered on the Mexico City Cuernavaca road reinforcing cavalry and infantry guards The town was favored by Cortes and Maximilian as a resort.

Mexico City United States Dwight W. Marrow Morrow Cuernevaca Mexico Jacob Rosenthal New York Antother City Puebla Cuermevaca

Jorgan Martin Fight at Ebbetts Field Postponed

New York on July 3 the postponement of the Ted Morgan Eddie Martin junior lightweight championship from Wednesday to Thursday night at Ebbetts Field was ordered by the State athletic commission after promoter Humbert Fugazy requested the change. Des Moines July 3 the US Court of Appeals at St. Louis upheld a five year sentence for Dr Charles M Collins 60 convicted two years ago of violating the Harrison anti narcotic act.

New York Ted Morgan Eddie Martin Hbbets Field State Athletic Commission Humbert Fugazy Des Moines Caarles M. Colling United States Court of Appeals St. Lee Collins

Town G O P Leaders Take Issue With Peek Statement

A political clash emerges as Town G O P leaders challenge Peek with Senator Borah accusing Gov. Smith of being too wet. Borah plans a fall campaign in Nebraska and Iowa for Herbert Hoover while claiming no current focus on politics during vacation. Dr. Hubert Work predicts Democrats will defeat their own candidates in November and criticizes the Democrats for relying on old fashioned campaigns. Work comments on intelligence tests and party strategy during a Chicago conference with Illinois leaders.

al Smith United States Jillian E. Borah Nebraska Iowa Herbert Hoover Hoeever Chicago Hubert GC. Work Republican Dr. Work Republican Party Pecs Washington Agdh

Brain Tests for Society Page Puzzle

A fragmented brain teaser appears from the Evening Post page listing broken word connections. Readers solve the puzzle using clues like Pentagon Malta Sparing Marathon Lotus Marconi Nightingale and other mixed terms as part of a quirky society page feature.

Pentagon Malta Laboratory Matigaseat Marathon Lotus Marconi Paths Mare Sparrow Pataen Donor Nightingale

300 Coons Scions in Reunion Sunday

Des Moines readers will gather for an annual reunion at Union Park this Sunday. About 200 descendants of Benjamin and Elizabeth Coons, early Des Moines settlers, are expected, with relatives traveling from Minneapolis Dallas Tex Fort Dodge Gowrie Iowa City and other locations. C C Koons deputy city auditor announced.

Des Moines Benjismin Elizabeth Coons Union Park Minneapolis Dallas Tex Fort Datse Gowrie Iowa City C. C. Koons

Dividend Declared for Greenfield Bank Depositors

Greenfield July 3. Depositors of the First National Bank of Greenfield will receive a 30 percent dividend. L. J. Bosworth, the receiver, announced the payout, which totals $90,000.

LANE Greenfielt First National Bank of Greenfield L. J. Bosworth

Allies' Medley To Feature Legion Band Concert

The American Legion Band will perform Allies Medley at 8 p.m. Thursday in Washington Park. Lake composed the piece to mark World War I. The program includes marches, patriotic overtures, war songs, and a grand selection by the allied soldiers with intermission by the Legion double quartet singing favorites.

Lake American Legion Washington Park America Brockenshire Barnhouse Dublin Mills Southwell John Brown Georgia Dixie Lakes Tipperary Willains Souls Riple

National Air Tour Arrives at Tulsa

The national air tour halted in Tulsa Oklahoma on July 3 as the Buhl air sedan piloted by Louis G Meister landed first, completing the Wichita to Tulsa hop. Benny Howard in an A Curtis Robi monoplane reportedly faced engine trouble near northern Oklahoma, with other pilots noting he had signaled to proceed.

Tulsa Okla Wichita Kan Louis A. Curtis Benny Howard Oklahoma Howard

Murtagh Quartet and All Celebrate Kiwanis Fourth

Kiwanis club marked the United States birthday with a noon luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson. Murtagh delivered a patriotic talk tracing the nation's history, with Kiwanis quartet performances and ensemble singing of America and the Star Spangled Banner. He praised American leadership and upward mobility for every child.

United States Kiwanis Club Russell-Lamson James GC Murtagh Kiwanis Quartet America

More Consolidation of Banks Seen by Johnson

J Johnson president of Waterloo Savings Bank told Camopus club at Black's Tearoom that further consolidation of banks will continue as bigger banks offer a wider range of services. He noted larger institutions provide a broader field of services and patron satisfaction. Sean Lowry entertained the crowd with vocal numbers at Plaza Theatre.

J. &. Johnson Waterloo Savings Bank Camopus Club Black's Johnson Sean Lowry Padeners Plaza Theatre

Mr and Mrs J A Smith Out Of Hospital After Auto Crash

Mr and Mrs J A Smith of 203 Leland Avenue were seriously injured in an auto accident in New Hampton, Ta, ten days ago. They were discharged from New Hampton hospital today and, though not fully recovered, are regaining strength and hope to resume duties soon.

3. A. Smith Leland Avenue New Hampton New Hampton Hospital Altho

Fire alarms at 728 Lafayette street blaze prompts insurance wary note

Fire alarms rang at 11:14 p m Monday for a smoky furnace incident at 728 Lafayette street. The damaged location displayed a handwritten sign Better be insured than Saree. Herman Muller advertised goods with contact NADVErUsements.

Epnat Lafayette Street Smoky ‘Furnace Herman Muller Phone Agg Nadverusements

Rivals of Capone Unite to Topple Chicago Kingpins

Chicago dispatch reports growing gang war fears as rival bosses unite against Scarface Al Capone. Big Joe Saltis allegedly mobilizes to overthrow Capone while authorities plan an income tax drive. police note intensified racketeering as gambling resumes and a new grand jury probe is eyed. Sam Kaplan is arrested amid kidnapping and riot charges linked to last primary day.

Chicago UPI Ladar Tielf Underworld Capone Joe Saltis Scarface al" Capone Gicero Florida Octavious Granady Sallis Saltis Halstead Street Mb U. S Sam Kaplan

Relatives oppose probe into Plane Crash Injuring Lambert family

Relatives announced they would not press for an official investigation into Sunday's airplane crash that killed Dr. Homer K. Lambert his daughter Bert and his niece Shirley in Toledo. Also reported are Mississippi lynchings near Summit and Brookhaven, a Des Moines child killed by an auto, and local building permits for a brick addition and a garage.

Clinton, Ja AUAR-1 Homer K. Lambert Bert Toledo Shirley Lambert

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Morris in Jesup

Mrs Nancy Morris 69 died yesterday at her brother Ww Wagner 86 Adams street. Funeral Thursday 2 p m from Methodist church Jesup with Rev J C Warton officiating. Burial in Old Bar Clay cemetery. Survived by two sons Earl Morris Winthrop and Raymond Morris Jesup. Husband James Morris died April 1925. Body at Petersen Bros mortuary. Nancy Wagner born May 1639 Shannon, IA.

Nance Morris Nancy Morris W. Wagner Adams Street Jesup J. C. Warton Old Barclay Shannon James Morris Mr. Warner Earl Morris Winthrop Raymond Morris Petersen Bros

Heat and Humidity Blamed for Death of Three Men

Three men in Chicago died in a heat wave with high humidity. John Witt aged 90 and Christian Hansen aged 60 died at home, Willem Kilpatrick aged 82 collapsed while walking. The temperature reached 87 with rain overnight.

Chicago John Witt Christian Hansen Willem Kilpatrick Mercury

Six-Legged Calf Stuns North Carolina Farmer

Mount Mourne farmer Elmore Gibbs reports a six legged calf born weeks ago with two extra legs slung over its shoulder. Curious visitors trespass, trampling crops as Gibbs seeks fame or a buyer while hoping for peace and a return to farm work.

Mount Mourne Gibbs Elmore Gibbs

Coast Guard Aims Ocean Research via Arctic Radio Expedition

Washington July 3 The coast guard will deploy a patrol boat with oceanographers and iceberg experts to Greenland Labrador waters in mid July. It will use modern radio gear to relay data on currents weather and plant life to Amati radio and shore stations. Commander Edward H Smith leads the voyage set to depart Boston July 10.

Washington, D.C Greenland Laborador Coast Guard Patrol North Atlantic Edward H. Smith Boston Station 1 Met American Radio’ Relay League Hartford Conn Coast Guard B. M. Webster Sgré

Al Tyson Breaks Leg in Field Collision

New York July 3 Outfielder Al Tyson of the Brooklyn Robins broke his leg chasing a fly with teammate Rube Bressler at the Polo Grounds. Tyson reached for Jacksons fly when Bressler collided. Jackson of the Giants was credited with a home run.

New York al Tyson Brooklyn Robins Rube Bressler Polo Grounds Brooklyn Giants Tyson Bressler Jackson Giants

Georgia’s Emory music legend Dr McIntosh's hymn legacy

Atlanta July recounts the stirring mid 19th century quarrel over college music led by ministers Uncle Allen Turner and Augustus Baldwin Longstreet. It celebrates Dr Rigdon McIntosh, a towering Georgia musician from Vanderbilt, who wrote music for 61 of 401 hymns in Prayer and Praise. He taught at Emory, housed in Oxford as mayor, and formed a famed southerner duo with Bishop Haygood. McIntosh built over seven million songbooks, composing and recording tunes from soul to choir. Frederick N. Crouch praised him as unmatched in teaching and chorus mastery.

Atlanta Allen Turner Georgia Augustis Baldwin Longstreet Emory, University Allen Southern Christian Advocate Uncle Allen Emory Hmary McIntosh McIntoshes Oxford Bishop Haygood David Jonathan Frederick N. Crouch Kathleen Mavoureen

Woman Mayor in Spain's Success Valledell

Dona Dolores Codina became mayor of Valledell, Spain, in 1994 and remains the village’s first and only woman mayor. With 583 residents, she reformed local services by opening Sunday council meetings, delivering schoolrooms, improving lighting, repairing roads, and eliminating village debts. She is negotiating a water supply and a telephone station.

Valledell Spain Dona Dolores Codina Lerida Senora Codina

California's gold allure fades from the gold rush era

San Francisco July 3 1927 California's gold output has fallen from its 1849 peak. By 1926 production was about 22 million dollars versus 81 million at the boom, though California still supplied about a quarter of the nation's gold. In 1927 output totaled 364 585 fine ounces worth 11 671 018 dollars with most mines in northern California.

San Francisco Cal California James W. Marshall Sutter Coloma Midas

Parked Auto Runaway Kills Two Children in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee two children under five died when a parked car rolled down the street and struck eight people seated in front of a home. The victims were Allee Ruano and Lupe Ruano, both under five. The car belonged to Harry Burhs and began moving while he was away, zigzagging toward the group.

Milwaukee Wis Allee Laurique Lupe Ruano Harry Burhs Store

Taylor and Cuhel Prove Best Hurdlers in Olympic Tryout

Philadelphia July 3 1 Mor gan Taylor of the Illinois A C champion equaled the world record 53 45 seconds in the first heat of the 460 meter hurdles at the Olympic trials and nationals at Municipal Stadium. Palmer Wright of New York A C was second J R Kennedy of Texas A M College third. Frank Guhel of Town Viational Collegiate A A Jow hurdles champion won final with 34 seconds. Maxwell of Los Angeles A M and Warner J Taylor of Grinnell trailed.

Philadelphia F. Morgan Taylor Illinois A. C Clinois Speadster Sven Pettersson Sweden Palmer Wright New York A. C J. R. Kennedy Texas A & M. College Frank Guhel University of Town Robert Maxwell Los Angeles A. M. Snd Warner J. Taylor Grinnell College Tows

Republicans Face Oldtime Love Feast at July 18 Meeting

Des Moines July 3 IN S The outlook today was for an old fashioned love feast at the Republican state convention which meets here July 18. A meeting of the state central committee here last night with Sen al tor Smith W Brookhart attending smoothed the way for four days of amity and peace. Willis Stern called the meeting after members urged that the keynote by William P Hunt Ottumwa be checked to prevent disturbing notes in the national campaign. Brookhart restated his allegiance to Hoover and the ticket in a short speech to the committee.

Des Moines State Central Committee Smith W. Brookhart Willis Stern William P. Hunt Ottumwa Hunt Brookhart Hoover

Robinson Busy at Mail and Hot Springs Rest Stop

Senator Joseph T. Robinson, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, spends his days handling a flood of telegrams and mail. He plans to visit an American Legion post and then travel to Hot Springs to rest until formally notified of his nomination.

Robinson Hot Springs Little Rock Ark Joseph T. Robinson Mominee Senator Robinson Tomorow American Legion

Girl Married at Mother's Bedside in Mercy Hospital

Miss Faye Helvey wed P H Smith an insurance man yesterday at the bedside of the bride's mother Mrs Victoria Cross 68 during a Mercy hospital stay in Council Bluffs. The ceremony was moved up after Mrs Cross suffered a paralytic stroke two days before the planned June wedding.

Council Bluff Faye Helvey P. H. Smith Victoria Cross Mercy Hospital

Colombian Flier Opens Run Toward Bogota From New York

Lieut. Canuto Gaza, Colombian aviator, took off from Mitchel Field at 10 28 p m on the first leg of a flight to Bogota with stops at numerous cities. He piloted the Alfred Comte biplane with ease, circled the field, waved to spectators, and headed southward toward Ingles Field Virginia near Washington marking the start of the long journey.

Mitchel Field Canuto Gaza Ingles Field Washington D.C Bogota Gaza Alfred Comte

Cooler Weather Promised for 4th Des Moines

Heavy thundershowers last night cooled Des Moines as residents endured near 90 degree heat. Government Meteorologist Charles Reed predicted temperatures over 80 on the Fourth as the sweltering spell eases, bringing relief before Independence Day.

Des Moines INS Charles Reed

New York Forecast Sees 96 Degree Fourth of July Heat

New York, July 3. Meteorologist Dr. James H. Seare said today that temperatures may reach 96 degrees tomorrow, forecasting a hotter Fourth of July. The summer heat, later than usual this year, is expected to push the mercury to new highs.

New York Usul James H. Seare

Small Boy Suffered Multiple Misfortunes in Weeks

The report notes a Wendell family child, a three-month-old son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Wilson, recovering from his third illness in weeks after an abscess and a prior broken collarbone followed by a leg cut from wire. The child is one of triplets. In Mt Auburn Ta July 3, Graveling company workers refinishing a shorting night way from the Albert Demmel arm two miles south of town.

Vanier Sprcial Servier Mt Aubira Tabulé W Wendell Clifford Wilson Chiles MT. Auburn Mt Auburn Ben Graveling Company Albert Demmel

French bag with 475 miles leads in balloon race

Detroit July 3 The Gordon Bennett inter halivital balloon race results list the Blanchard of France as unofficial winner landing near Walnut Cove North Carolina after roughly 475 miles. Pilots and distances for eleven other balloons include United States at Kenbridge 460 miles and Barmen Germany at Chase City 440 miles.

Detroit Mich Mm. Davbk Munster Ferdinand Eimermacher Lynchburg Virginias North Carolina Blanchard W. 8 Kepner Kenbridge Barmen Germany Chase City Hugo Kauylen Lafayette France Walkhill Georges Blanchet Denmark Roan Stuarts O. A. Palmer Argentina Millboro Eduardo Bredley United States Caas W. Va William G. Naylor Wallomb Belgium Beverly Thonnard Brandenburg Davis W. V Bertram Helvetia Fairmont Lieut Haug

Iowa Students Trek Arctic Icefields on Canoe Trip

A letter from Max Kane of Iowa City describes four University of Iowa students nearing Arctic icefields on a canoe voyage. Companions include Gordon Armstrong of Britt Peder Bodgum of Crystal Lake and John D Fuller of Keokuk. They travel toward Kazaniver to explore for the Canadian government.

Cedar Rapids Max Jj. Kane Iowa City University of Iowa Arctic Circle Kené Mound Jake Dune Lee Ishore Sind Kane Gordon Armstrong Britt Peder Bodgum Crystal Lake John D.fuller Keokuk Kazaniver

Street car service extended tomorrow night wait times

Street car service will run on all lines tomorrow and extend for an hour and a half beyond the usual hours. The last car will depart Fourth and Lafayette at 1:35 a m instead of 9:49 p m. Regular schedule will operate all day tomorrow.

Oin Tomorow Fourth Lafayette Streets

Baby Drowns After Crawling to River Bank

Genevieve Swan aged 18 months, daughter of Simon Swan, visiting relatives near Plano, drowned yesterday in the Chariton River. The child crawled to the riverbank with her parents and fell into the water after losing balance.

Centerville Indy

Erroneous address in raid report and travel notices

A raid on a suspect named Al Aagnard was filed at 402 1-2 Fourth Street West instead of his sandwich shop at 406 Fourth Street West. Ruth Nemecek and Marguerite Sexton depart Waterloo for two months visiting Denver Salt Lake City Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles returning via the southern route. John Butch Heege hotel operator died from burns after an alcohol still explosion in St Paul. Refiger Thatcher a motorcycle racer died after injuries in Iowa City.

Ruth Nemecek Mar-guerite Sexton Lafayette Street Waterloo Denver Colo Salt Lake Citr Utah Seattle Wash Portland Ore San Francisco Cal Los Angeles St. Paul John Butch) Heege Cellar Repids Refiger R Thatcher University of Iowa Hospital Iowa City Thatcher

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